GCSE (9-1) in English Language

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSEPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

38 providers teach this exact qualification.

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Ada National College For Digital Skills
London · 76 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
Barking · 17 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Capel Manor College
Enfield · 26 weeks
They ask for: You are eligible for this free course if you have not achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English Language. Before enrolling, ensure you have access to a ta
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Chestnut Grove Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our course guide for full details
Their versionFree
Greig City Academy
London · 12 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Lewisham London Borough Council
London · 25 weeks
They ask for: A Pre Course Assessment is required before joining this class.
Their versionFree
London Academy
Edgware · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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London South East Colleges
Bromley · 31 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
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Valentines High School
Ilford · 1 year
They ask for: The course is intended for students who have not yet achived a Grade 4 in GCSE English
Their versionFree

Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: Previously attained GCSE level E, D, 3 or FS English level 2.
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Long Road Sixth Form College
1 year
They ask for: Three GCSEs at Grade 4 including: Grade 3 in GCSE English Language Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these
Their versionFree
Shoeburyness High School
Southend-On-Sea · 95 hours
They ask for: Any student not achieving GCSE grade 4+ in either English Language or English Literature must resit English Language.
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Sir John Leman High School
Beccles · 1 year
They ask for: Aimed primarly at students who did not achieve a C grade in their previous GCSE examination in this subject.
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Weatherfield Academy
Dunstable · 9 months
They ask for: Entry 3 level English
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Coastland College
Weymouth · 30 weeks
They ask for: Grade D/3 at GCSE or L2 Functional Skills
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Sgs Berkeley Green Utc
2 years
They ask for: There are no grade requirements for this course.
Their versionFree
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Torquay · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 30 weeks
They ask for: No specific qualifications are necessary, but a good knowledge of English Language is required.
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 30 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 160 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: Applicants will be expected to complete a diagnostic assessment as well as two written tasks which will test their reading and writing skills. This will be foll
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: Applicants will be expected to complete a diagnostic assessment as well as two written tasks which will test their reading and writing skills. This will be foll
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 263 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Yorkshire Rose College
Doncaster · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Coventry · 1 year
They ask for: For students who have not met standard entry criteria and have a grade 3 or below in English Language GCSE
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Holyhead School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 2/3 in English Language
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Nova Training
Willenhall · 13 weeks
They ask for: Learners must be aged 16 to 19. As this is a retake qualification learners must have achieved a grade D or 3 in GCSE English Language previously.
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Queen Alexandra College
12 months
They ask for: High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wi
Their versionFree

Darlington College
Darlington · 34 weeks
They ask for: You should have already achieved a Level 2 Functional Skills English. All applicants will complete initial and diagnostic assessment and will be required to pro
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New College Durham
Durham · 1 year
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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The King Edward Vi School
Morpeth · 1 year
They ask for: See Prospectus on School Website
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Hazelwick School
Crawley · 12 months
They ask for: Maximum Grade 3 in English Languauge GCSE
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St Mary'S School and 6Th Form College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: There are no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification. However, some students may be advised to take a Functional Skills qualification in pre
Their versionFree

Energy Coast Utc
Workington · 1 year
They ask for: GCSE grade U-3
Their versionFree
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Oldham · 31 weeks
They ask for: You will already have a level of English which allows you to complete the requirements of the course. Prior to starting the course, you will join a Pre-GCSE cla
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New College Leicester
1 year
They ask for: Students should have already achieved an English grade 3 (or 4) at GCSE and have followed the content taught in Years 10 and 11. There may be the opportunity fo
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Portland College
Mansfield · 3 months
They ask for: BKSB Diagnostic
Their version£500